LEARNING TEAM CHARTER – TEAM “A”

Course Title | CJA/394 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND FUTURES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE | | | | |
Team Members/Contact Information Name | | Phone | | Time zone and Availability During the Week | | Email | Anita Collins | | 602-999-1778 | | Anytime | | Tiana456@email.phoenix.edu | Anabel Marquez | | 602-639-3323 | | Anytime | | anabel0826@email.phoenix.edu | Akira Brooks | | 908-514-9772 | | Anytime | | abrooks08@email.phoenix.edu |

**Team Captain

Team Ground Rules and Guidelines
What are the general expectations for all members of the team?

Our ground rules are fairly basic. They include respecting each other’s opinions and speaking time, being on time and in attendance for scheduled meetings whether in person or via OLS, and equally contributing to the work load. We have determined we will meet primarily via the OLS and in person if needed before or after class. These meetings are mandatory and only exceptions are for emergencies. In the event of an emergency the member is to let the team know ASAP if they are going to be late or absent. Failure to do so will result in a notation made on either a weekly log or forum posting/email to the instructor for consideration to rate participation points accordingly. Due time for individual portions of group assignments will be by no later than Sunday at noon each week unless an alternate time is discussed and agreed upon by the team, with the same penalty of notification to the instructor for failure to comply. All Team members submit to the Team leader to try discussing all drafts via phone conference, texting or forum. The Leader will submit by midnight or Monday morning (unless a Team member does not complete their assignment). And the Team will come together to finish the assignment. The team member who does not complete their part will have points deducted or will have their name taken off the assignment and will not receive any points). Points will be deducted if a team member is not participating in team assignments. All team members expected to participate in all team projects. Not only with their own assigned parts of projects, but to comment on other team members work in a constructive yet positive manner. Everyone should communicate in a professional and respectful manner when dealing with fellow team members. Everyone is expected and required to finish all teamwork in a timely manner. Each one is to commit to a part and they must do it. Be accountable and responsible to the team. Deadlines are not negotiable as late work will result in loss of points for teamwork and in turn could affect the team in a negative way. If one team member delays in submitting their work on the agreed deadline then this will result in the whole team getting behind on their work. All team members expected to be accessible in a timely manner. All communication should be answered within a 24hr period. This not only pertains to completing assignments in on time but also includes that all members of the team to provide constructive criticism of all members work. Expend the effort to practice and follow these norms and to care enough about the team and its work to confront each other, with care, compassion and purpose when one team member fails to practice these norms. All team assignments will be ran through the plagiarism checker, if any assignment exceeds the 10% plagiarism he or she will be given the opportunity to correct his or her paper. If the individual refuses to correct then he or she will be reported to the instructor as well as omitting any assignment submitted for the team assignment.

Expectations for Time Management and Involvement
(Participation, communication with the team, accessibility, etc.)

The team has agreed to stay in touch as needed through the OLS learning team thread, and phone conversations and/or texts. The frequency and method of these communications will be determined at each class meeting with deadlines to meet for assigned tasks. In the event of an emergency, where the member is able to communicate their absence or tardiness, the other team members have agreed to apprise that member of what was determined at the meeting via the various communication methods and that member will continue on with assigned tasks without penalty.

Ensuring Fair and Even Contribution and Collaboration
What strategy will you use to ensure that all team members are contributing and collaborating appropriately? Describe the communication strategy you will use if a team member is not contributing and collaborating effectively.

How will the team manage conflicts between team members?
We will assign tasks evenly and give the same amount of time to complete tasks while paying attention to individual schedules and circumstances. If a problem should arise the team will discuss the problem and a majority consensus will be reached. Consequences for failure to comply with team charter guidelines will range from notation to the instructor for consideration of awarding lesser points to the failing party to outright request to drop a member from the team. In the event of no majority consensus each party can present a list of pros and cons to be reviewed by all parties and the more persuasive argument will be decided by the team captain as to the status and course of action to follow.

Special Considerations
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What do you, as a team, agree will make this team experience different from past team experiences?
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We agree that in the past, on some teams, we have each had to do more than an equal share in the teamwork. To accomplish the assignment and that in this team we will each do an equal share of the work and although each members work and views will be considered, majority consensus or the team captain will defer to the final determination on each aspect of team assignments if no majority exists. As a team, we will come to every class with an open mind, respect, and patience to work with everyone.
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We firmly believe that team members can work together and get the assignment done. Communication as a group and helping each other with our different ideas will help us succeed as a team and reach the ultimate goal of succeeding. We expect to improve our skills, knowledge, and development of the class subject and hope the same for the rest of the team members.
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Strengths | Weakness | | | Anabel – Good at power points, Research, Time management. Anita – Good at research, organization, public speaking, power points Akira- | Formatting papers, writing. Time management although I get my assignments in on time I do not use my time management wisely |
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